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Professional Identity and Self-efficacy Among Occupational Therapy Students Engaged in Objective Structured Clinical
1Occupational Therapy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) significantly improved occupational therapy students' professional identity and self-efficacy. This simulated learning approach enhances clinical skills and confidence for future practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions Education
- Occupational Therapy
Background:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a standard assessment in health professions education.
- OSCE utilizes simulated clinical scenarios to develop competence and confidence.
- Its impact on professional identity and self-efficacy in occupational therapy students requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the changes in professional identity and self-efficacy among occupational therapy students.
- To assess the effectiveness of OSCE with simulated learning in this cohort.
- To explore the relationship between professional identity and self-efficacy.
Main Methods:
- A pre-post study design was employed with 48 occupational therapy students in Saudi Arabia.
- Participants completed validated measures of professional identity and self-efficacy before and after the OSCE.
- Statistical analysis included Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Spearman's rank correlation.
Main Results:
- Significant increases were observed in total scores for both professional identity and self-efficacy post-OSCE (P < .05).
- Specific items related to career choice and skill improvement in professional identity, and academic performance in self-efficacy, showed significant gains (P < .01).
- A positive correlation was found between professional identity and self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- OSCE utilizing simulated learning supports the development of occupational therapy students' professional identity.
- This educational strategy can enhance students' self-efficacy and readiness for clinical practice.
- OSCE is a valuable teaching tool for occupational therapy educators and a crucial step for students entering practice.
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